ARSENAL are switching their attentions abroad once again as they bid to bring in a midfielder before the transfer window closes.

Manager Arsene Wenger is desperate to strike a deal or two and Verona midfielder Jorginho is the latest player to catch his eye.

Arsenal are believed to be close to signing West Ham’s Mohamed Diame, but Wenger only caught a glimpse of the midfielder as he came on as a substitute during the Hammers’ 5-1 drubbing last night at the Emirates in the Barclays Premier League.

And Jorginho has been in impressive form this season, as his side pushes for promotion.

The Gunners face competition for his signature with Lazio mooted suitors too.

Italian football site Forza Italian Football claims Lazio have bid £3.3m for Jorginho’s services, although Verona want £6m for him.